Geez. . .er. . . Player of the Week

 

Scott Hamill with the "Geezer Goblet" after the Mill River Tournament. To quote Nancy, his wife, "Who does he think he is...Djkovic????? Total Geezer!"

Scott Hamill did it. He was sly, hard to read, and quick about it too. You have to be, to be the best of the geezers.

Scott has been a super consistent player over the past several years, participating in many tournaments and being an integral part of the West Prince squash community. Recently, he had a big win at home, at the Mill River Resort Squash Tournament, beating several of the greats in the Master's Division to win the title and the coveted "Geezer Goblet". Oh yeah, and Scott totally made my "Mill River Bar Fight Team".

Scotts tricky play and quick shots make his matches fun to watch, and make him a touch opponent. Below you might find a couple tips on how to take him in the future, though I think he's keen to keep that trophey up west.

How long have you been playing squash? How many times a week do you get onto the courts?

I have been playing squash for 14 years. I started while my daughter Shelby was @ swimming lessons...I saw the empty courts and went in and started hitting the ball. Instantly loved it. I play approx 4x a week.

What is one of your biggest strengths on the court?

I am not sure if this is a strength of not...however, I try to be unpredictable. I am also ambidextrous. 

Are you a tournament player? If so, what's your favorite tournament and why?

 Yes. I love going in the tournaments. Being from Mill River, it gives me an opportunity to hang with all the other players. I enjoy the social aspect of it.

Mill River because it is my home court and we are all under the same roof. Love the social on Saturday night. It's a family event. Great seeing everyone come to my neck of the woods. 

What racquet do you use and what would your strongest and weakest shot be?

I use a Dunlop Inferno. I have used many different ones over the years. Manta, Black Knight etc.

My strongest shot is my right hand cross court drop to the left side. My weakest shot is  my left hand cross court drop to the right side. Ha!

What is your proudest squash moment?

When I moved from B to A  because it is a hard division to get out of....HOWEVER, winning the Geezer Goblet on home soil the same weekend Djkovic won the Aussie Open...ranks right up there! 

Thanks Squash PEI for your hard work and effort. Aside from news and fishing websites...Squash PEI is the go-to. Much appreciated. 

Congrats Scott!!

Comments

[Chansey]

Congratulation Scott!!!!!! Ps, Love the shirt!!

[Scotty G]

Way to go Dad! Ya that's right everyone. He is the "father" figure for us all up here. Sure he's the "young blood" in his division but the fact is, and he's often reminded after yet another b'day, that he's no spring chicken. This win is big for all of Mill River. Finally we don't have to drain the hot tub to make room for his tears after each punishing loss he suffered from Gordie in the past.

[Cam]

Way to go Scott - a well-deserved win! You were definitely at your best - you were unbeatable and you proved it to all the rest of us old farts!

Well done - congratulations! Gordie and I want another crack at you at the next tourney!
Cam